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| Sujin Sushi at Weaver Street Market Weaver Street Market has its very own sushi bar nestled in the specialty sections of both store locations. Sujin Han, the owner of Sujin Sushi and her staff of two, make the sushi fresh everyday. It's become one of our most popular items. The story of sushi begins 3000 years ago when peasants carried their fish wrapped in rice made with vinegar. Back then, the rice was thrown away before the fish was eaten. Read more... |
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Evelyn's Rice Paper Rolls New in the Bakery |
Totally Local Dinner Organic Wine Dinner |
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| Sujin Sushi (continued) |
 In later centuries, salt was substituted for vinegar and somewhere along the line, the rice became part of the meal. Sujin, the vital force behind Sujin Sushi, explains the story of sushi to me with rapid hand motions. Her involvement with sushi did not begin until she came to Carrboro and worked with Chibo, a renowned local chef (you may remember him from Akai Hana). It was then she discovered she had the "hands" for sushi, and thus sushi became her passion. Although she enjoyed working with Chibo, ultimately she decided she wanted her own business. Sujin has definite ideas of how she wants to run her business and they fit well with Weaver Street Market's mission. Unlike many sushi places, she does not use endangered fish, or any preservatives. She chooses all natural or organic ingredients, in fact, her sushi is the only sushi in the area that uses wild Alaskan salmon rather than farm raised salmon. Read more... |
| Read more about WSM's Product Policy ... |
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Organic Red or White Seedless Grapes | $1.68/lb. | Save $.61 |
| Organic Bartlett Pears | $1.18/lb. | Just Arrived! | |
| Organic Red Castleman Plums | $1.18/lb. | Nutritious! | |
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Great for Grillin' White Corn | 6/$2.00 | Yum! |
| SC Peaches (last of the local!) | $.78/lb. | Delicious! | |
| Local Fall Mums | 3/$10.99 | Beautiful! | |
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| Betsy Hitt (Peregrine Farm) Offers Tips for Caring for Cut Flowers |
 Betsy Hitt, local flower-grower extraordinaire, is the Treasurer of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, an international organization with members as far reaching as Ecuador, England, Canada, and New Zealand. You've seen Betsy's amazing cut flowers and bouquets gracing Weaver Street Market's floral section and local farmers' markets for years. Since this is the time of year we have cut flowers on our shopping list every week, we thought we would ask "the expert" to remind us about the best way to care for these lovelies.You can extend the life of your cut flower purchases with the following tips. For maximum staying power try to do all these suggestions, however, even doing a few should lengthen the time you have to enjoy your bouquet.  - Use a clean vase and change the water every other day. - Cut the stems and remove any foliage that will fall below the water line. - Recut the stems every other day. - Use some kind of flower food - Flora Life of Crystal can be bought at a florist. - Remove blooms as they fade. - Place the bouquet away from direct sun, AC or heat vents. Betsy says that vase life of flowers shortens with the shortening of daylight, so don't be surprised if your bouquets last longer in the spring and summer, and seem to fade faster in the fall and winter - it's just a natural part of the life cycle of flowers. |
| Read about other local producers. |
| Try this Recipe: Evelyn's Rice Paper Rolls | |
| This recipe makes about 24 rolls. For the Rolls 1 bundle of bean threads* (available at WSM in packages of 2 or 3 bundles) 6" Vietnamese spring roll skins (at Asian grocery stores) 1 bunch cilantro (part for rolls, remainder for sauce) fresh mint leaves fresh basil leaves finely shredded cabbage or lettuce vegetables (choose 2) 1 zucchini, sliced into 24 thin, 3" long strips 1 or 2 carrots, sliced into 24 thin, 3" long strips or grated 24 strips of jicama mung bean sprouts proteins (choose 1 or 2) cooked, peeled shrimp cooked pork, cooled and sliced thinly Asian-flavored baked tofu, sliced thinly |
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Dipping Sauce 1/4 cup Vietnamese or Thai fish sauce** 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice 1/4 cup cold water 1 to 2 Tbsp sugar 1 clove garlic 1 jalepeno pepper The rest of the cilantro from the rolls |
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Making the Rolls Soak the noodles according to the directions on the package, then drain and chop into shorter pieces. Tear the leaves off the basil and mint and about half the bunch of cilantro, keep the cilantro stems. Prepare the vegetables and the protein(s). Set all the roll ingredients up so you can reach them. Working with one wrapper at a time, soak the wrapper in hot water for about 15 seconds; it should be pliable but not completely soft.*** Place the wet wrapper on a cutting board and place one piece of each of the vegetables about a third of the way up the wrapper from the side facing you. Add one or two leaves of each of the herbs, a pinch of noodles, and a pinch of lettuce or cabbage. Fold the side of the wrapper nearest you up over the filling then fold the sides in. Place your protein(s) next to the other fillings and finish rolling up the roll, placing it seam-side down on a serving plate. Continue until the filling ingredients are used up - a package of wrappers contains a few more than 50 wrappers, so save the rest for next time or make a double batch. Making the Sauce Place all the ingredients, including the stems and roots (if attached and cleanable) of the cilantro in a blender or food processer. Blend until smooth. An alternate sauce is commercial Hoi-sin sauce sprinkled with chopped peanuts. * A package of ramen noodles, cooked, drained, and cooled will also work. ** For vegetarian sauce, substitute a combination of 1/2 soy sauce, half water for the fish sauce. *** I find that once I get into the rhythm of making the rolls, I can put the next wrapper in the water just before I add the protein to the partially-rolled wrapper. |
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| Try other recipes from Weaver Street Market. | |
| Brioche: WSM Bread Bakery's Newest Offering ... |
 ... comes loaded with "good memories." The bread bakery's newest offering, brioche, comes to us from the Brie and Normandy regions of France. These areas are renowned for their dairy farming traditions (think of the namesake cheese) and not surprisingly, this bread is heavily enriched with milk, eggs, and LOTS of butter. Baked in pans, our brioche loaves can be sliced into a perfect piece of toast, a truly special sandwich, or an over-the-top French toast. We'll also offer an individual roll size called brioche à tête because of its unique shape. These little guys, spread with jam, make a nice morning treat to go with your coffee. Pair them with a nice soft cheese and a buttery chardonnay, and you have a elegant, and quite traditional, French appetizer. We hope you enjoy another European classic from your hometown bakery. On a "behind-the-scenes-brioche-recipe-development-note:" Scott Morningstar, our IT Manager, was subject to some initial taste-testing for our brioche recipe. He equated the flavor and aroma to early memories of his Grandma Bodie's Rolls which would always arrive in a basket, along with some homemade chicken soup, with the purpose to cure whatever ailed a family member. The rolls not only cured, but tasted incredible! No one was able to duplicate Grandma Bodie Rolls ever again after she died, so imagine Scott's surprise when Emily, WSM bread baker, walked into his office with a "Grandma Bodie Roll for him to taste!" The recipe was close to cinched. |
| Find out about new products in various departments! |
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| Music Events on The Lawn |
 After Hours It's the second-to-the-last After Hours! So, why not spend this Thursday, September 2nd with us under the oaks enjoying ...Different Drum, American music with a world beat and munching on a fresh grilled, picnic style meal prepared by Internationalist Books. Your outdoor dinner purchase supports this local non-profit. We also offer a selection of wine and beer outside to taste and purchase to accompany your meal or just to lounge back, sip and enjoy the show. Free music from 6-8 pm. Bring a blanket or chair, and of course, family and friends. Jazz Brunch Sundays on the lawn are a time to relax, listen to good music and eat fabulous food. Purchase fresh hot breakfast fare and tasty baked goods at the Market and enjoy the Revelators, shoutin' the blues and rocking' the dance floor on Sunday, September 5 from 11-1. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Wine Tastings |
 Check out our New Wine Department in Carrboro! Whichever location you choose to stop by on Friday evening, you can't miss tasting a wide array of wines. Educate your palate, stock your cellar, or get your wine pairing questions answered. 4:30 to 6:30 pm in Carrboro and 5:00 to 7:30 pm at Southern Village. |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
| Animal Rescue Day |
 Come meet a New Member of your Family! Come join us on Sunday, September 12, from 2 pm to 4 pm on the Weaver Street Market lawn. We have invited local animal rescue groups and related organizations to bring animals for adoption and information about their organizations for a fun-filled, informative day. Free animal products will also be available. |
 Invited groups include: the local animal shelters and their newly-formed volunteer groups, private rescue organizations, wildlife assistance groups, and organizations offering Low Cost Spay/Neuter Programs.There are many animals in the area that need new wonderful homes and the groups that help these animals really need your help! |
| Find out about all of the Weaver Street Market Events here. |
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| Alamance County Landfill |
Public Forum on Landfill 15 Miles West of Chapel Hill/Carrboro Scheduled for September 16If you think that the efforts of Alamance County Commissioners to expand and privatize the Alamance County Landfill have no impact on you and your Orange County neighbors, think again! Cyclists, artists, lovers of the Haw River, and all other citizens concerned about public health and the environment are invited to join their Alamance County neighbors at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, in the Saxapahaw Community Center for a Public Forum to share information and discuss citizen concerns. To view a larger version of the flyer, click on the image to the left. For more information, check out www.alamancecounty.org. For directions to the Saxapahaw Community Center, contact Trish Tolbert at parkway2@mindspring.com or 336-376-0105. |
| ArtsCenter/Cat's Cradle Property to be Re-developed... |
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Help shape downtown Carrboro's future. The owners of the 300 E. Main St. shopping center, housing the ArtsCenter, Cat's Cradle and the Performance Bike Shop, plan a major redevelopment. They want your ideas to make the project better. Conceptual plans showing new retail, office and residential buildings, a parking deck and an outdoor performing venue -- all anchored by a large pedestrian plaza -- will be on display at Weaver Street Market in September. Stop by and take a look - then bring your suggestions to a public meeting on September 13 at 7 p.m. in Century Hall at the Century Center. View a preliminary drawing for this exciting new project. |
| Read more about changes in downtown Carrboro. |
| The Carrboro Music Festival needs Volunteers! |
 The Carrboro Music Festival wil be held on Sunday, September 26th, 2004. This event is the largest one day free music festival in North Carolina and features all styles of music at numerous outdoor and indoor venues including Cat's Cradle, Weaver Street Market, the ArtsCenter, the Century Center, Armadillo Grill, the Music Loft and the Town Commons. We even have a free train, the Little Blue Choo, to transport music lovers up and down Weaver Street and a free shuttle bus service from Carrboro Plaza to the farthest end of East Main during the daylight hours. All performers provide their services completely free of charge. The event could not go on without their contribution of time and talent, as well as the support of the community and the Carrboro Music Festival Committee, with most of the founders of the event still very much involved. Each year the number of performers wishing to perform continues to rise. Volunteers are very much needed for a variety of tasks. Go here to fill out the volunteer form. |
| Visit the Carrboro Music Festival website. |
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| Totally Local Dinner |
 Join us for our third TOTALLY LOCAL DINNER Wednesday, September 15 5:30 - 9 pm at Panzanella These dinners feature a menu of foods created from ingredients produced and purchased within a 250-mile radius of Carrboro. Stay tuned for a menu preview coming soon. Parties of six or more, call 929-6626 to make a reservation. |
| Read recent reviews, including Totally Local Dinner, on our website. |
